Economics
Hungary Surprises With Massive Rate Hike to 7.75%; Forint Jumps
- Policy makers increase base rate by 185 basis points to 7.75%
- Forint jumps from near record lows after interest rate move
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Hungary moved to align its benchmark and one-week interest rates, surprising the market with a massive hike that ended the double regime the authority put in place last year.